A Special Type of Conformity to the Demands of an Authority

question 298

Multiple Choice

A special type of conformity to the demands of an authority is known as

• A)compliance.
• B)persuasion.
• C)obedience.
• D)attribution.

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Definitions:

Temporal Factor

An element that relates to the timing or duration of events, often influencing their outcomes or perceptions.

Multiple Purposes

Serving several objectives or aims simultaneously.

Cognitive Appraisal Theory

The idea that our subjective experience of emotions is determined by a two-step process involving a primary appraisal of benefit or harm, and a secondary appraisal providing a more differentiated emotional experience.

Secondary Appraisal

The process of evaluating one's options and determining how to cope with a potential stressor after initially appraising its potential threat.